The Space Between Self-Esteem and Self Compassion: Kristin Neff at TEDxC...

Notes on Self-Compassion. UPDATED 17.10.2017 By Paul Thompson. Training & Development The key to Well being is Balance & Contentment. Aiming to develop ones compassionate mind. It is a bit like a work in progress, taking one step at a time. www.compassionatemind.co.uk www.compassionatemind.co.uk/individuals Task 1 Visit websites to find out about The compassionate Image. Task 2 Furthermore, find out about The Compassionate Companion. (Google Paul Gilbert - The Compassionate Mind) Introduction Self-compassion is about focusing on our human similarities and shared humanity with others, who also struggle as we do. All peoples can aim to be well,to be happy & to be free from suffering. Balancing our Emotions *Importantly, being able to be anxious or angry, when we need to be. *Being able to be appropriately excited, gentle or kind when we want to be. The above systems gently balance each other. Furthermore, we also have some control. For example, we are able to make choices about our feelings. Most importantly, we do not have to avoid certain feelings. Becoming Compassionate *This is not about weakness or letting ones guard down. * It is about developing a rich mix of feelings.Being helpful,Kind & having warmth. A compassionate tone of voice, an expansion of wisdom & appropriate behavior. Be mindful of the here and now. May I be well May I be happy May I be free of suffering. Listen to recordings on disc or on You Tube, with titles like... 1. Soothing rhythm breathing 2. Safe Place 3. Compassionate Self building up to 12. Focusing self-compassion towards self Focus on yourself;🔎 Feelings Thoughts Warmth, Safe, Soothed, Content. Strength Wisdom Acceptance https://compassionatemind.co.uk/uploads/files/developing-qualities-of-inner-compassion.pdf OUTCOMES To be Calmer, Wiser, Stronger. Furthermore to be able to help others, showing warmth, & Wisdom. With a compassionate tone of voice, appropriate behavior, and with strength and courage. Resources; http://www.freemindfulness.org/download Further information Compassion for Voices: a tale of courage and hope A film about the compassionate approach to relating with voices, with potential for use as a therapeutic, educational, and de-stigmatising tool. This project is a Cultural Institute at King's project led by Dr Charlie Heriot-Maitland, Department of Psychology at King’s, in collaboration with Kate Anderson, independent animation director. It is part of the Cultural Institute at King's Collaborative Innovation Scheme for Early Career Researchers. http://www.compassionforvoices.com http://www.kcl.ac.uk/culturalinstitute